[Form 3] Heritage Commerce Corp Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK) Form 3 filed by Christopher J. Abate reports an initial statement of beneficial ownership tied to his relationship as an officer and director. The filing discloses 0 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned, and the form is signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Abate. No derivative holdings or indirect ownership are reported.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Abate Christopher J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

224 AIRPORT PARKWAY

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95110

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP [ HTBK ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Director

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock, No Par Value	0(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. No securities are beneficially owned.

Remarks:

	/s/Janisha Sabnani as Attorney-in-Fact for Christopher J. Abate	08/20/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Christopher J. Abate report on his Form 3 for HTBK?

The Form 3 discloses 0 shares of Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK) beneficially owned and no derivative or indirect holdings.

Does the Form 3 list any derivative securities for HTBK?

No. Table II in the filing shows no derivative securities exercisable or outstanding for the reporting person.

What is Christopher J. Abates relationship to Heritage Commerce Corp?

The filing indicates Mr. Abate is reported as a director and an officer of Heritage Commerce Corp.

Was the Form 3 filed jointly or by a single reporting person?

The filing was made by one reporting person (Form filed by one reporting person).

Who signed the Form 3 on behalf of Christopher J. Abate?

The form was signed by Janisha Sabnani as Attorney-in-Fact for Christopher J. Abate.